Overview: EXTENSION SPRINGS are attached at both ends to other components.
When these components move apart, the spring tries to bring them together again. Extension springs absorb and store energy as
well as create a resistance to a pulling force. It is initial tension that determines how tightly together an extension spring
is coiled. This initial tension can be manipulated to achieve the load requirements of a particular application. Extension Springs
are wound to oppose extension. They are often tightly wound in the no-load position and have hooks, eyes, or other interface geometry
at the ends to attach to the components they connect. They are frequently used to provide return force to components that extend in the actuated position.

Configurations: Lee Spring's Stock Extension Springs are supplied with full diameter loops
(either machine or crossover center) at a random position. Loop openings are approximately one wire diameter and the
direction of wind is optional. Lee Stock Extension Springs are available in both Inch and Metric designs. If exact direction of helix is required, Custom Extension Springs can be made to
specification. To fit the function of extension springs, a multitude of hook or loop configurations may be specified.
Close winding of the body provides initial tension in the spring to help manipulate the load and rate.

Extension spring ends include threaded inserts, extended twist loops, crossover center loops, hooks, expanded eyes, reduced eyes, rectangular ends and teardrop-shaped ends, which can all be produced to vary in distance from the spring body. At the design stage of Custom Extension Springs, the length of the hooks at each end of the spring can be adjusted in order to precisely obtain the required spring load at any extended position.

Another common type of extension spring is the drawbar spring. In a drawbar, the load is applied at the ends of long steel loops which pass through the spring's center and are hooked around the opposite end, thus compressing the spring upon loading. Drawbar springs are excellent for use in potential overload situations and offer a built-in definite stop that will continue to carry a static load after reaching the maximum extended length. A common application of the drawbar spring is used when supporting a porch swing.

Key Design Parameters:

Dimensions: Outer Diameter, Inner Diameter, Wire Diameter, Free Length and Extended Length
 The Free Length is the overall length of a spring in the unloaded position.
 The Extended Length is the length at full rated extension.

Spring Rate and Maximum Load

 The Spring Rate is the force per unit spring deflection.
 The Maximum Load is the load at full extension.

Unit of Measure

 Lee Spring's Stock Springs are specified in both English (Imperial) or metric units. Be sure to specify the preferred unit of measure when looking for Stock Springs using Lee Spring's search engines.